How much is a catamaran charter in Croatia?

Catamarans in our fleet start at about €1,900 per week in shoulder season for a smaller 38–40ft boat, with larger and newer cats in peak weeks running well into five figures.

Is a catamaran better than a sailing yacht for a family?

Usually yes. A catamaran barely heels, gives each cabin a door, has far more deck and saloon space, and can anchor in shallower bays — all of which matters more with children on board than sailing performance does.

Do I need a licence to charter a catamaran in Croatia?

Bareboat charter requires a recognised skipper's licence plus a VHF certificate held by someone on board. If nobody has one, the same catamaran can be quoted with a professional skipper.

How many people fit on a 45ft charter catamaran?

Four double cabins, so six to eight adults have a genuinely comfortable week. It can be licensed for more using the saloon conversion, but we would not recommend it for a full week in July.

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Catamaran charter in Croatia: how to choose the right one

Catamarans are the majority of our Croatian fleet — 30 of the boats we list — and for good reason. Two hulls mean the boat barely heels, everyone gets a cabin with a door, the draft is shallow enough for the quiet anchorages, and the deck space turns a sailing holiday into something a mixed group actually enjoys. They also cost more than a monohull of the same length and are harder to squeeze into a busy town quay in August.

Match the size to your group, not your ambition

Length	Cabins	Comfortable for	Notes
38–40ft	3–4	4–6 adults	Cheapest way into a cat; easy to handle and to berth.
42–45ft	4	6–8 adults	The sweet spot for families and two couples plus kids.
46–50ft	4–5	8–10 adults	Genuine saloon and cockpit space; berthing needs experience.
50ft+	5–6	10–12 adults	Usually chartered with a skipper, often with a hostess.

The number a charter operator advertises is berths, not comfortable guests. A four-cabin catamaran sleeps up to ten if you count the saloon conversion and the skipper's bunk; it is a pleasant week for eight. If you are close to the limit, go one size up rather than filling the saloon.

Catamaran or monohull?

	Catamaran	Sailing yacht
Weekly price in our fleet	from €1,900	from €1,600
Heel under sail	Almost none	Noticeable, part of the fun
Living and deck space	Much larger	Compact
Anchoring in shallow bays	Excellent, shallow draft	Good
Marina berths in August	Harder and dearer	Easy
Best for	Families, mixed groups, non-sailors	Sailors, couples, tighter budgets

Where to start from

Our catamarans are based around Split, Trogir and the Šibenik area. Split gives you the shortest transfer from the airport and immediate access to Brač, Hvar and Vis. Trogir is fifteen minutes from the airport and calmer on a Saturday changeover. The Šibenik bases put you a short hop from the Kornati national park, which is the quietest sailing in central Dalmatia.

Booking without the guesswork

Charter weeks in Croatia run Saturday to Saturday, and the good catamarans for July and August are gone six to nine months out. Pick your week on the fleet page and we confirm the boat with the operator before you pay anything.

Common questions

Check a real week and price

Availability and operator prices are live in the fleet. Pick a week and we confirm it in writing — no booking fee.

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